board meeting
/ˈbɔːrd ˌmiːtɪŋ/
Meaning
A 'board meeting' is a formal gathering of the board of directors of an organization or company. During these meetings, high-level decisions, financial performances, and long-term strategies are discussed and voted upon. It is much more formal than a regular staff meeting.
Examples
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The CEO is preparing the financial reports for the upcoming board meeting.
The CEO is preparing the financial reports for the upcoming board meeting.
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Decisions about company mergers are always made during a board meeting.
Decisions about company mergers are always made during a board meeting.
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The board meeting has been rescheduled for next Tuesday at the headquarters.
The board meeting has been rescheduled for next Tuesday at the headquarters.
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Only executive members and key stakeholders are invited to the board meeting.
Only executive members and key stakeholders are invited to the board meeting.
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After a long board meeting, they finally approved the new annual budget.
After a long board meeting, they finally approved the new annual budget.
Common Mistakes
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✗ The directors are having a boards meeting.
✓ The directors are having a board meeting.
'Board' acts as a noun adjunct modifying 'meeting' and must remain singular.
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✗ I need to assist the board meeting tomorrow.
✓ I need to attend the board meeting tomorrow.
'Assist' means to help. To be present at a meeting, the correct verb is 'attend'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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The company's future strategy will be decided at the next ___.
💡 A high-level meeting of the directors.
Show answer
board meeting
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As the secretary, I have to take minutes during the quarterly ___.
💡 Formal meeting for the board of directors.
Show answer
board meeting